Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
PLO6 : Practice and model steward leadership in transforming organizations to better serve all constituents . ( ULO3 , 4 , 5 ) PLO7 : Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems , analyze and synthesize data , and manage information . ( ULO1 , 2 , 4 )
Admission Requirements :
• A bachelors ’ degree or equivalent in a field related to the student ’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association , or comparable accreditation , with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above .
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts .
• A resume showing professional experience .
• Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant ’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the graduate level .
• A personal interview with a member of the doctoral faculty . For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors , an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview .
• A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest .
• A 750 – 1000-word sample of applicant ’ s writing abilities .
• Non-US applicants may be required to have earned a minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination .
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a holistic review of qualifications .
Upon acceptance into the program , the graduate student must obtain the following clearances : Child Abuse Clearance , Criminal Background Check , and Federal Criminal History .
Transfer Credits : Graduate credits , typically not to exceed six , earned at other accredited institutions in a master ’ s program prior to matriculation , may be applied toward the doctoral degree . The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned . The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in this graduate program must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) of 3.0 . Students may not earn more than two grades of C or C +, and may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . When possible , a student should follow the course sequence as listed .
Academic Progress , Probation and Program Dismissals :
Academic Probation A student whose GPA falls below a 3.0 will be placed on Academic Probation and must improve their GPA to a
3.0 or higher within the next six credits completed . A student who earns a grade of C or C + will receive a notice of Academic Warning from the Dean . Academic Dismissal A student who is placed on Academic Probation , and fails to resolve the issue as outlined above , will be dismissed from the program . A student who earns a C or C + in more than two courses , or who earns below a C
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